VW Taps DealerFire for Service-Retention Initiative
DealerSocket’s DealerFire will offer three co-op-eligible advertising packages under the recently launched Volkswagen Service and Parts Advertising Program.
May 30, 2019
DealerSocket’s DealerFire will offer three co-op-eligible advertising packages under the recently launched Volkswagen Service and Parts Advertising Program.
May 30, 2019
MOTOR Information Systems has released a new whitepaper outlining a path to create additional demand for factory parts at franchised dealerships.
May 29, 2019
The investment in the communications and payment software provider was led by Kanya Partners, the growth equity group of Kanye Anderson Capital Advisors LP. myKaarma’s solutions are designed to improve the customer experience, efficiency, and profitability of dealership service departments.
April 9, 2018
Marketing expert offers a three-point plan for capturing and engaging service-bound customers in today’s highly competitive environment.
February 14, 2018
Changing oil and oil filters, replacing wiper blades and air filters, and scheduled maintenance top the Car Care Council’s list of most common repairs. The list was developed using research from market research firm IMR Inc.
January 30, 2018
EFG Companies issued its 2018 predictions and recommendations for the retail automotive and powersports F&I markets this week. These insights reflect another year of cautiousness as well as opportunity for dealers to navigate an uncertain business climate.
November 16, 2017
The partnership allows the dealership’s customers to work out while their cars are being serviced. It adds to a long list of benefits Boston Volvo currently offers, including 40 courtesy loaner vehicles, daily shuttles to Boston and Cambridge and complimentary Uber transportation.
October 31, 2017
General Motors dealers who sell non-GM service contracts, parts and accessories must now disclose to their customers that the products are not backed by the automaker. Dealer trade groups believe the OEM’s stated goal of enhanced ‘safety and transparency’ is not the real reason for the new policy.
September 18, 2017
The connection will allow users of ELEAD1ONE’s Service1One Lane Management App to access Recall Masters’ real-time vehicle recall lookup tool.
June 12, 2017
The motor club found that synthetic oil performs nearly 50% better than conventional oil in tests. AAA also found, however, that most U.S. drivers are either unsure or do not believe the more expensive synthetic oil is better for a vehicle’s engine.
June 8, 2017
With autoTEXT, dealers can set a single number or different numbers for each department to manage texts from one place. Customers can text to request appointments, and staff can get repair authorization, send service status updates and service completion notifications with payment options, and more.
May 30, 2017
With open recall information from Carfax integrated into the Unotifi Communicator platform, dealerships and service shops can alert new and existing customers about safety recalls on their vehicles.
November 1, 2016
Organizers of the upcoming Industry Summit have announced that Automotive Mobile Solutions (AMS) is offering a free year of mobile wallet geofencing services to the winner of a drawing at the event, which will be held Aug. 29–31, 2016, at Paris Las Vegas.
August 23, 2016
Conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center of Public Affairs, the poll found that 75% of households making less than $50,000 a year would have difficulty coming up with $1,000 to cover an unexpected bill.
May 24, 2016
The two firms have teamed up to provide vehicle owners with a faster and more efficient way to service their vehicles. The service is now available via Allstate.com, the Allstate Mobile app’s ‘My Rides’ section, and the Drivewise app.
May 17, 2016